Graphics Cards - Page 23

If you've ever experienced a bricked GPU, that's not a pleasant experience, obviously - though you don't expect this to happen to a graphics card right out of the box.

More to the point, you don't expect to open the box of a brand new GPU that's just been delivered and find an actual concrete brick inside - but as Tom's Hardware reports, that's what happened to an Amazon customer as reported on Reddit (see above).

Redditor GlassHistorical5303 explains that this was supposed to be an RTX 5080 bought from the official PNY store on Amazon, and they've asked for a refund (unsurprisingly).

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.9.2 is available now, an 'optional' driver update for Radeon users that adds day one support for Dying Light: The Beast. Additionally, it supports the surprise launch of the Radeon RX 7700, a new RDNA 3 GPU that the company has quietly introduced, which offers more VRAM but less gaming performance than the Radeon RX 7700 XT.

The new driver release also features a couple of fixes, including the recent sci-fi horror release Cronos: The New Dawn, which could crash when played on a Radeon RX 9070 Series GPU with Ray Tracing enabled. Outside of this, a number of Known Issues remain unfixed, including an NBA 2K25 crashing issue that AMD says it will release a fix for "as soon as possible." There's also a weird one that causes a system crash "while playing World of Warcraft while watching YouTube on Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics products."

As an optional or non-WHQL driver, AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.9.2 is a minor driver update but definitely one to install if you plan on jumping into Dying Light: The Beast on a Radeon GPU this weekend. Here are the full release notes.

AMD has quietly launched the Radeon RX 7700 graphics card, a new RDNA 3-powered GPU that features a cut-down chip compared to the Radeon RX 7700 XT, but with more VRAM. The new Radeon RX 7700's product page states that it's "designed for immersive gaming and streaming experiences at 1440p," and it ships with 16GB of GDDR6 memory, compared to the RX 7700 XT's 12GB.

The memory configuration is identical to that of the Radeon RX 7800 XT, featuring 16GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit interface for a total memory bandwidth of up to 624 GB/s. That said, it only features 40MB of AMD Infinity Cache, which is less than the Radeon RX 7700 XT and the Radeon RX 7800 XT.

Outside of the increased memory capacity and speed, the new Radeon RX 7700 is still a cut-down version of the Radeon RX 7700 XT, with 2560 Stream Processors and 40 Compute Units, compared to 3456 Stream Processors and 54 Compute Units. AMD also includes some benchmarks on the Radeon RX 7700's product page, giving us a general idea of how it performs in comparison to the Radeon RX 7700 XT.

NVIDIA and Intel just announced a huge $5 billion deal that would see NVIDIA supplying RTX GPU chiplets for Intel to use on its CPUs, but now Intel has said that this new collaboration with NVIDIA isn't the end of its Arc GPUs.

An Intel spokesperson told PCWorld: "We're not discussing specific roadmaps at this time, but the collaboration is complementary to Intel's roadmap and Intel will continue to have GPU product offerings".

In the weeks and (many) months ahead, I dare say we'll see some modifications to Intel's roadmap of laptop processors, with the possibility of seeing future Intel chips changed to include NVIDIA RTX GPU chiplets. It all started a few years ago when Intel made Meteor Lake, which was the first-gen Core Ultra CPU designed with a specific GPU tile.

AMD's upcoming FSR Redstone update, which is not the final name, is set to bring FSR 4's suite of technologies in line with NVIDIA's DLSS. FSR Redstone features the new AI-powered Super Resolution technology, currently exclusive to the RDNA 4 generation of Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs, alongside AI-powered Frame Generation, Ray Regeneration, and Neural Radiance Caching.

It will open the door to the visually impressive path-tracing and ray-tracing that is currently limited to the GeForce RTX Series and DLSS 4. Due to the AI component, like FSR 4, the expectation and assumption for FSR Redstone is that it would be exclusive to AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs; however, according to a new interview with AMD's Senior Director of Software Development, Chris Hall, FSR Redstone has been designed to work with previous-gen Radeon GPUs and even non-AMD GPUs like GeForce RTX hardware.

Per the interview (machine translated via 4Gamer.net), the reason for this is that FSR Redstone has been developed using ROCm "AMD ML2CODE" (Machine Learning to Code), which converts the machine learning or neural rendering technology to "optimized Compute Shader code" so it can run on GPUs without advanced AI hardware or even third-party GPUs.

Last week, Intel launched the Intel Arc Pro B50 workstation graphics card for $349 USD. Based on the company's second-generation 'Battlemage' architecture, the Arc Pro B50's competitive performance, 16GB of VRAM, and updated media engine make it a viable and attractive alternative to AMD's Radeon Pro W7500 and NVIDIA's RTX A1000.

And it seems that, so far, Intel's affordable workstation AI and creator-focused GPU is doing well, with it sitting at the top of US retailer Newegg's 'Best Selling Workstation Graphics Cards' category. This is a single retailer, so it's not indicative of the broader global market. Still, as Newegg's focus is on consumers-first, it's a good sign that the competitive price and performance of the Intel Arc Pro B50 are paying off.

As a consumer-focused retailer, 15 out of the top 20 best-selling workstation graphics cards are priced under $1,000, highlighting that AI enthusiasts and creators are seeking budget-friendly solutions that offer the best value for their money. Here, the 16GB of VRAM is a clear selling point, as NVIDIA workstation RTX GPUs with 16GB of VRAM start at around $700, which is double the price of the Intel Arc Pro B50.

"We've got first working samples of future MSI 50x0 graphics cards with unlocked extended voltage control and currently testing new beta with it," writes MSI Afterburner developer Unwinder over on the Guru3D forums. According to the developer, Afterburner is adding "triple channel voltage control and monitoring" for future MSI graphics cards.

If you're wondering what triple channel voltage control refers to, well, Unwinder explains that it includes "core voltage control (direct PWM access mode with +-100mV range instead of default NVIDIA's GPU boost voltage control on reference design cards, which is allowing you to get just 0 to ~20mV (0 to 100%) overvoltage range)" alongside memory voltage control and auxiliary (MSVDD) voltage control."

Now, Unwinder notes that this level of control won't work with the current GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 reference designs, as that access is locked and unavailable. In a nutshell, it means MSI is prepping to launch new flagship GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics cards, which could be 'Special Edition' LIGHTNING GPUs we saw back at CES 2025.

GIGABYTE has announced the new AORUS RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX (via VideoCardz), an external GPU solution for laptop users designed to offer extra power for "gaming, creating, and AI." It's an interesting solution because it features a desktop-class GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB graphics card, with its Thunderbolt 5 and USB4 interface offering performance that is within 5% of a desktop PC with an on-board RTX 5060 Ti.

The performance difference primarily stems from the interface, with the desktop GPU supporting a PCIe 5.0 x8 connection when paired with a standard motherboard, versus the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface of Thunderbolt 5. The AORUS RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX has been designed as a plug-and-play device, featuring three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for additional peripherals.

As a GIGABYTE and AORUS device, it features the company's WINDFORCE cooling system to keep the RTX 5060 Ti cool during use, alongside some RGB lighting effects on its sleek, tower-style form factor. As most all-in-one eGPUs currently include laptop-class graphics, if the price is right, the AORUS RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX could prove to be a popular option.

NVIDIA introduced its new Rubin CPX processor at the recent AI Technology Conference recently, with the new CPU being part of the next-gen Vera Rubin NVL144 CPX system... and rumor has it this could be the foundation for its next-gen flagship GeForce RTX 6090 graphics card.

YouTuber "High Yield" is known for die shot analysis, where in a new post on X he noticed that Rubin CPX looks to pack raster units, display engines, and a full set of ROPs... these are components that aren't required for total AI workloads, but are the essential parts of a regular graphics card for rendering. This led him to ponder if Rubin CPX could be the foundation of the next-gen GeForce RTX 6090.

The published die render of Rubin CPX sees it possibly featuring 16 Graphics Processing Clusters that would each have 6 x TPCs (Texture Processing Clusters) for a total of 192 SMs, which is the same amount of SMs as the Blackwell GB202 GPU inside of the RTX 5090. Assuming that the final gaming variant of the GPU has the same configuration as Blackwell (8 x TPCs) that would mean we're looking at 256 Streaming Multiprocessors.

Intel Game On Driver 32.0.101.7029 Non-WHQL is available now, and it adds support for four big game releases - Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast, EA Sports FC 26, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. 2K and Gearbox's Borderlands 4 is the big game release this weekend, and although it has received positive reviews from critics, the Steam response has been mixed due to performance issues.

This means if you plan on jumping in with an Intel Arc graphics card, you'll want to grab this latest driver release, even though it's a beta or Non-WHQL version. Intel Game On Driver 32.0.101.7029 also fixes a couple of visual glitches and corruption issues relating to indie hit PEAK and Mafia: The Old Country.

It's good to see Intel releasing regular driver updates for the latest games, especially with rumors that the company is planning to release its big Battlemage desktop gaming GPU, the Intel Arc B770, later this year. Here are the full release notes for Intel Game On Driver 32.0.101.7029.

Although something has to be formally announced with a timeline for it to be delayed, the latest word from renowned hardware leaker @hongxing2020 on X is reporting that NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series SUPER refresh has been delayed, suggesting that the potential Q4 2025 holiday release we recently reported on for the latest SUPER cards is no longer happening.

This implies that the refresh, which includes the GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, RTX 5070 Ti SUPER, and RTX 5080 SUPER, is on track for a 2026 release, with CES 2026 being the likely time and place for a formal announcement and reveal. Although we'll need to wait, we've already been made aware of the specifications of the GeForce RTX 50 Series SUPER refresh thanks to various insider reports. One of the reasons for the delay could be related to the GPUs using newer 3GB GDDR7 modules.

The key takeaway from NVIDIA's latest SUPER GPUs is that they will all feature a significant 50% increase in GDDR7 memory capacity, making them better suited for high-resolution gaming and more intensive AI workloads. Outside of this performance, the new GeForce RTX 50 Series lineup is expected to be broadly similar to the existing GeForce RTX 50 Series cards, unless the increased power limit results in a significant increase in Boost Clock speeds.

GeForce Game Ready Driver 581.29 has been released, with the most notable update being day-one support for two major September releases - Borderlands 4 and Dying Light: The Beast. Borderlands 4 is the first game on the list because it's out this weekend, and it's the latest entry in the popular 'looter shooter' franchise that is launching with positive feedback from those who got to play it early.

Dying Light: The Beast is out September 19, and is Dying Light 3 in all but name, with players once again taking on the role of the first game's protagonist, Kyle Crane. This one is set to lean into the survival horror aspects of the franchise while maintaining the free-form, acrobatic open-world exploration that has become a hallmark of Techland's zombie series.

Both Borderlands 4 and Dying Light: The Beast are launching with DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation support, which includes the latest 'Transformer' powered version of DLSS Super Resolution for all GeForce RTX gamers. Dying Light: The Beast is also set to launch with a suite of ray-tracing effects that cover reflections, shadows, and global illumination, providing enhanced and immersive cinematic visuals.

NVIDIA has announced its upcoming Rubin CPX GPU, a new specialized accelerator from the next-gen Rubin family of AI chips, made specifically for massive-context AI models, sporting a huge 128GB of GDDR7 memory.

The new Rubin CPX GPU features 30 PetaFLOPS of NVFP4 compute performance on a single monolithic die, which marks a shift away from dual-GPU packages that NVIDIA has used on its current Blackwell and Blackwell Ultra AI GPUs, as well as the design path that the rest of the Rubin family will follow.

Rubin CPX works hand in hand with NVIDIA Vera CPUs and Rubin GPUs inside of the new NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL144 CPX platform, with the integrated NVIDIA MGX system featuring 8 exaflops of AI compute to provide 7.5x more AI performance than the new NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 AI system, as well as 100TB of fast memory and 1.7PB/sec of memory bandwidth in a single rack.

Talk about a GPU deal, one lucky Redditor posted images of a functional GeForce RTX 3060 12GB graphics card that they picked up from their local Red White & Blue Thrift Store for just $4.99. Alongside the GeForce RTX 4060, it remains one of the most popular GPUs among PC gamers, according to the latest Steam Hardware Survey results. Even after four years on the market, the MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G OC model snapped up for $5, still sells for around $300 in most retail stores.

With 12GB of VRAM, the GeForce RTX 3060 remains a viable option for PC gaming in 2025, particularly when playing at 1080p. Plus, it benefits from the recent DLSS 4 update, which dramatically improves image quality at lower resolutions thanks to its updated AI model. Even though this is a second-hand model, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB graphics cards are still being sold for up to $180 on eBay.

For $5, it's a steal, especially since it's still in working condition. Unfortunately, this would be a pretty hard deal to try to replicate, as bargain hunting for hardware in thrift stores can often feel like the lottery regarding finding a deal like this.

Intel launched its first second-generation desktop 'Battlemage' graphics card late last year with the Intel Arc B580 (check out our full review here). Targeting the mainstream market, it presented a compelling alternative to the GeForce RTX 4060, and with 12GB of VRAM, it was better suited for 1440p gaming. However, this cut-down model wasn't the Intel Arc B770 many were expecting, which left many wondering when we might see Big Battlemage.

Ahead of Computex 2025, rumors circulated that Intel would showcase the Arc B770 in Taipei, but it ultimately failed to appear. Although the Intel Arc B770 hasn't been officially announced, Intel has repeatedly responded to community questions on social media with a variety of 'stay tuned' replies after its no-show.

Well, we can start up the Intel Arc B770 hype train once again, as @Haze2K1 on X has spotted a shipping manifest for product packaging with the G31 tag. Based on previous leaks, the Intel Arc B770 is reportedly based on the "BMG-G31" chip, and a similar shipping manifest for packaging was discovered a few months before the Intel Arc B580's launch in December 2024.

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.9.1 is here, and it adds day one support for this weekend's big release, Borderlands 4. It also adds support for the recently released Hell Is Us, a new third-person action-adventure set in a hostile world that is receiving favorable reviews from both critics and players.

The latest AMD graphics driver is also a big one for Radeon RX 9000 Series owners, as it expands FSR 4 support to over 85 DirectX 12 games with existing FSR 3.1 integrations. RDNA 4 owners simply need to enable the global FSR 4 toggle in AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, and the driver will automatically update FSR 3.1 to the latest version of FSR 4. Head here for the complete list of games now featuring FSR 4 support.

This driver update also addresses a few issues, including one where enabling FSR 4 would cause WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers to crash on Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs. Here are the full release notes.

AMD has confirmed that FidelityFX Super Resolution 4, or FSR 4, is now available in over 85 games. FSR 4 debuted earlier this year alongside the company's new RDNA 4 generation of desktop graphics cards, led by the flagship Radeon RX 9070 XT. Exclusive to RDNA 4 GPUs, it leverages advanced AI hardware to deliver a massive improvement to FSR image quality. So big that when gaming at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, FSR 4 is now a viable alternative to NVIDIA DLSS.

"By utilizing ML algorithms, FSR 4 can intelligently predict and compensate for lost pixels during low-resolution rendering, thereby providing gamers with high performance and crisp, high-definition visuals that are just as good as native," AMD writes in its latest FSR 4 update. FSR 4 is now available in over 85 games thanks to a special driver override feature that has been updated in the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.9.1 driver release.

With the FSR toggle enabled, any DirectX 12 game with native support for FSR 3.1 will automatically be updated to the latest version of FSR 4 for all Radeon RX 9000 Series owners. AMD notes that this FSR 4 override is not compatible with games that run on the Vulkan API, so Doom: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are not supported.

NVIDIA has reportedly requested that Samsung DOUBLE its GDDR7 production, with the AI GPU leader essentially asking: "we'll double the order volume, so be ready".

The ETnews report was posted by insider @Jukanrosleve on X, where according to industry sources on September 8, NVIDIA requested Samsung Electronics to expand its GDDR7 supply, essentially asking "we'll double the order volume, so be ready". Samsung began expanding its GDDR7 production almost immediately, increasing facilities and adding the required materials and components for GDDR7.

All mass production preparations have now been completed, with the expanded supply chain expected to enter operation sometime this month. ETnews reports from an industry official familiar with the matter, saying: "Samsung has completed the expansion at NVIDIA's request. Mass production is imminent".

With FSR 4's AI-powered Super Resolution delivering a massive improvement to image quality when paired with a Radeon RX 9000 Series GPU and a compatible game, AMD is looking to close the feature gap between FSR and NVIDIA's DLSS 4 with its upcoming FSR Redstone update. Designed for ray-tracing and path-tracing, it will leverage the AI hardware in the company's RDNA 4 lineup to deliver its take on key technologies currently exclusive to GeForce RTX graphics cards.

Announced earlier this year at Computex 2025, FSR Redstone is still on track for its second-half 2025 debut, with a dedicated presentation on the update expected soon. This news is reported by German outlet ComputerBase, which requested an update from the company during a roundtable interview at IFA 2025.

Although full details on FSR Redstone are still on the way, it's good to hear that it's still on track for a full release. This means it will probably launch with in-game support in one or more PC games with path tracing support, such as Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk 2077, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

For the release of its latest RDNA 4-powered generation of desktop Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs, AMD chose SK Hynix as its preferred supplier for the GDDR6 memory found in all models at launch. Since the debut of RDNA 4, Radeon GPUs have been shipping with Samsung VRAM instead of SK Hynix. Although this shift shouldn't significantly impact performance, AMD partner XFX has confirmed that it has been a net positive for its Radeon RX 9060 XT lineup.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, available in 8GB and 16GB variants, represents the company's mainstream PC gaming GPU for the Radeon RX 9000 Series - with RDNA 4's enhanced ray-tracing performance and AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling, both offering a viable alternative to NVIDIA's dominant GeForce RTX 5060 Series. According to a blog post on Bilibili (via VideoCardz), XFX notes that its 'V3' models with Samsung GDDR6 VRAM are performing up to 10 degrees cooler than SK Hynix GDDR6 models.

XFX states that the Samsung models reached a maximum memory temperature of 77 degrees Celsius, while the SK Hynix version reached a memory temperature of 87 degrees Celsius. This flow-on effect is what makes this interesting, as it resulted in lower fan speeds and noise, as well as a 20W reduction in GPU power consumption.